Labor Day traffic toll climbs to alarm level nationwide
United Press reports holiday traffic deaths surged after a cautious start. Through Monday the toll reached 854 overall with drowning 39 and plane crashes 11 and misc. 33. Michigan led states with 16 deaths despite a 1500 National Guardsmen program. Detroit and Chicago logged record heat as millions hit beaches and parks.
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Michigan
Mennen Wile Fiams
Riera
National Safety
Council Pari
Ned H. ‘Dearborn
Baytown Chamber of Commerce Board Votes to Skip Meeting
Labor Day holiday prompts cancellation of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce board meeting and a civil air patrol gathering. City officials note public events including a parish altar society meeting and a PTA school instruction session proceeding as scheduled.
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Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Nelson McElroy
Civil ‘Air Patrol
O.B. Les
Downed Pilot Denies He Was In Red Zone
U S Navy pilot Cmdr. John B Wayne 34 of Alameda California said the plane shot down by Russian MiGs was never in Soviet territory. Ensign Roger Henry Reid of Alameda disappeared after the attack. nine aboard survived.
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AL Kaff Atsugi Atr
Japan
U.S. Navy
Cmdr
Join B. Wayne
Alameda
Calif
Menyaboard
Roger Henry Reid
Wayne
Siberian
Ernest L. Pinkevich
William A. Bedard
Worcester
Mass
Bedard
Vladivostok
Navy
Pinkevich
Reid
Paul R. Mulholsem
Jin
Alert American Girl Saves Dutch Air Crash Survivors
Elizabeth Snyder a 25 year old New York advertising executive and amateur pilot saved survivors from a Dutch airliner crash near Shannon Airport. Aids included seizing a match before a dazed passenger lit it in the fuel laden cabin preventing a larger explosion. The crash killed 28 of 56 aboard and the fuselage lay in mud for over two hours as witnesses, including second officer Evert Webpink, relayed the scene to authorities.
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Len Probst
Shannon
Ireland
River
Adrian Viruly
Elizabeth Snyder
New York City
Virly
Miss Snyder
Eisenhower stands firm against break with Russia
President Eisenhower rejected Senate pressure to sever relations with the Soviet Union over the Sea of Japan patrol bomber incident. Ensign Rodger Henry Reid, 24, of Alameda, Calif., was missing. others survived. State Department issued two protests, disputing Soviet claims of invasion and unprovoked attack. Survivors include Machinist Mate 3C Frank Edgar Petty and others.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Russia
Japan
Siberia
Americat
Rodger Henry Reid
Alameda
Calif
Ning
Senate Republican
William F. Kuiowland
California
State Department
Kremchyn
Knowland
James C. Hagerty
America
Kremlin
Defense Department
Hostle
International
Vladivostok
Siberian
Mip
U.S
Invande
USB
Charles Bohlen
Moscow
Navy
Aviation
Electroles
Frank Edgar Petty
O. G. Herford
Sabine
Austin
City Hall Falls Quiet on Labor Day Holiday
City officials observed Labor Day with a silent City Hall while most residents enjoyed the long weekend. An emergency crew stood by for repairs, and Police Chief W R Montgomery began a vacation in Hot Springs Ark, returning Sept 21. Acting Assistant Chief Sgt H F Freeman led police in Montgomery's absence.
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W. R. Montgomery
Montgomery
Hot Springs
Ark
Pnlies
Sgt
H. F. Freeman
Xisntgomery
Holiday fatalities in Texas surpass two dozen in long weekend
United Press reports Labor Day toll in Texas nears 21 deaths from traffic crashes drownings and electrocution across Saturday to Monday dawn. Notable victims include Eldo Eugene Arnold 28 of Houston killed by a car that dragged him after collision. Authorities also pursue murder charges against Diamond Harper 52 for the death of his wife. Weather offered no statewide rain, with only isolated showers and cooler temperatures forecast.
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United Press
Texas
Eldo
Eugene _Arnold
Houston
Armando
Rodriguez
Arnold
Rodrigues
Charter Granted For Humble Recreation Club Amid Growth
State charter approved Monday for the Humble Recreation Club to operate a cross-channel country club for Humble Oil and Refining Co. employees. Incorporators include Lawrence J. Reilly of Baytown and Marvin G. Ronald of Houston. The club seeks 60 years of operation with no listed capital stock and plans a 187-acre site near Humble, featuring a swimming pool, tennis, softball, and a club house. Membership classes include clubhouse, swimming, and golf access with initiation fees and monthly dues.
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Ronald
Horntoy
Jant Week
Inaderaares
Reilly
Ficat
Evice
George Werguson Jr
Sccaid
Vide
Walt, Keerctury
Ly Hox
Tremaure
Reilly and
Wargisson
Baytown
Wiebe Indian
Humble Or
Red Tuft
Gunoa
Red Bluff
Tau Parte
Rullnery
Highlands Sewer Bond Issue Fails Third Time
In Harria County Freach Water Supply No 1 Highlands election Saturday voters defeated sewer bonds 185 to 410 after McNair residents cast nearly all ballots. Water bonds also failed 28 to 81. Bond total was 500000 for sewer work plus treatment and an office building.
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Highlands
McNair
Harria County
Avatlor
Texas Cition's Last Rites Set Tuesday
Funeral services for Howard Ray Screws of Texas City who drowned in the Trinity river will be held in Winsboro Texas at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Screws 33 was drowned when his fishing boat capsized about 1 p.m. Saturday. the body was recovered Saturday by the Baytown Emergency Corps and shipped from Favl U. Lee to McCrary Waggoner Edwards Funeral Home in Windhorn Sunday.
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Howard Ray Screws
Texas City
Trinity River
Winsboro
Tex
Screws
Baytown Emergency Corps
Favl U. Lee
McCrary-Waggonoer- Edwards
Windhorn
Baytown Woman Dies At Daughter's Home
Mrs. Laura Matilda Allen 85 died at 10 a.m. Monday at her daughter Mrs. J E Simpson's home 1621 Utah Baytown resident since 1948 in poor health. Earthman funeral home to announce arrangements. Surviving: three daughters Mrs. Simpson Mrs C F Lovelace of Springdale Ark and Mrs R T Alderson of Rock Island M Also five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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J. E. Simpson
Utah
Allen
Baytown
Earthman Funeral Funers
Simpson
C.F. Lovelace
Springdale
Ark
R. T. Alderson
Rock Island, M
Ereal Eeandehilarn
Sure Was Short Summer It’s Back To School Time
Labor Day marks end of vacation for Bay town La Parte Deer Park Crosby and Barbers Hill districts as 8500 students start classes Tuesday at 8:00 am. Police urge careful driving and paint street signs near schools. Safety patrols organized at each school to stop traffic while youngsters cross. Faculty in Bay town ready after meetings. nine months until June.
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la Parte
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Deer Park
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Roy Montgomery
Raye
Baytown Woman Dies in Houston Hospital
Mrs. Weltle Voparil aged 70 of Baytown dies Sunday at a Houston hospital. A native of Austin county, she lived in Baytown area since 1947 and is survived by husband Joe Voparil of Cedar Bayou and children Joe Jr Johnny and Frank Voparil of Baytown and two grandchildren Patoy and Bobby Voparil. Funeral arrangements by Paul U Lee Funeral Home are pending.
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Houston
Baytown
Voparil
Austin County
Joe Voparil
Cedar Bayou
Iona
Joe Voparil, Jr
Johnny Voparil
Frank Voparil
Patoy Voparil
Bobby Voparil
Twasn't Dog That Did It In Baytown Tavern Incident
A chaotic Baytown tavern scene sees a woman found unconscious with a German police dog standing nearby. Police state the dog did not bite her. the woman had been in a fight with her husband and fell after an altercation.
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Houston
Baytown
Garman Price
Gun Accident Fatal To Holleman Soldier
Holleman 33 of Baytown died on an operating table in Guam after accidentally wounding himself while cleaning a pistol. He survived Pearl Harbor and 46 months as a POW, with Army service including the Philippines, Clark Field, and Tokyo-based duties. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs W R Holleman, three children, two grandmothers, and St Sgt Holleman’s wife Mix Holleman who was preparing to move to Guam with their children.
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Papa
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Hig
Sgt. Hollemiay
Ida Bel Gearey
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Jeanerctle
Crowds Attract Visitors to East Battleground Sights
Crowds gathered at the San Jacinto monument and Battleship Texas on Sunday drawing numerous onlookers. Harris County also saw visitors lingering at various familiar sites, highlighting the area's battleground heritage.
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Harris County
San Jaginto Monument
Texas
Baytown Car Crash Mar Holiday Quiet Weekend
Robert Bonds, 42, nicknamed Bunnie Hart, was seriously injured in the only accident during the Laver Day weekend in Baytown. He broke a shoulder blade and suffered head injuries after his convertible’s top opened and he veered to avoid a boat trailer. Imogene Hawkins and others were thrown from the vehicle with minor injuries. The car ran 300 feet into a fence area as the occupants rode to Baytown after fishing at McCollum Park.
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Bunnie Hart
Baytown
Bounts
Highway 146
Davis Road
A.M. Olive
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Pan A. Lee
Huh Bounds
Mir Imogene Hiwkine
Bounds
Olive
Olvy
Paxture
McCollum Park
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